Capable Civilian Podcast

Capable Civilian Podcast


CCP Podcast 002 - Situational Awareness

December 02, 2015

In this episode, I talk with a SWAT commander about situational awareness. What can regular people do to improve their awareness of potentially dangerous situations, and then respond accordingly?

Topics Discussed

- Keeping your partner on your non-dominant side
- Assessing your environment for threats
- Cover vs. Concealment
- Some considerations for a home safety plan
- Trusting your gut
- Evaluating people based on "hierarchy of threat"
- Positioning yourself within the "spectrum of complacency"